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I Demand a Recount

May
31

Obviously, the earth’s rotational cycle and the marking of days has gone sadly out of whack because it’s impossible that my baby boy could be old enough to graduate from high school.
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I think the charade was carried a bit far.
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All that pomp and circumstance when you know the whole thing is a….
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….huge mistake.
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Impossible.
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Downright cruel.
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I’m sure it shall all be sorted out soon and we’ll be filling out his kindergarten enrollment papers AS WE SHOULD BE.
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In the meantime, my baby, if you must carry on with this bold farce in which you go forth into the world as a man…..
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….I hope you bloom.

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Posted by Suzanne McMinn on May 31, 2009  

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  1. 5-31
    4:15
    am

    Oh my. The memories your post today brought back! It is awful isn’t it? The best of luck to that boy, and may his bloom be one of happiness and peace!

    Kathryn - Reply to this comment
  2. 5-31
    4:36
    am

    Pat yourself on the back,mom.He couldn’t have done it without you.Such beautiful children. (adults)? Their love for each other comes through in the photos.You are very blessed. :heart:

    shirley - Reply to this comment
  3. 5-31
    5:34
    am

    He’s a fine looking young man! I know you are so proud, even if you are a bit shocked about how fast the time goes. Here’s to the graduate! :snoopy:

    Staci - Reply to this comment
  4. 5-31
    6:01
    am

    That brought tears to my eyes this morning. I felt the same disbelief 2 years ago.

    He’s a handsome man and, from what I’ve read, a good one. I can sure see why you’re so proud of him.

    beekudzu - Reply to this comment
  5. 5-31
    6:04
    am

    Congrats, Ross! That even brought tears to my eyes, and I’ve never had a child graduate! On to the world!

    CindyP - Reply to this comment
  6. 5-31
    6:22
    am

    *sniff* That brought a tear to my eye and my “baby” is only eight.

    Heidi533 - Reply to this comment
  7. 5-31
    6:28
    am

    Congratulations to the both of you! I demand a recount too, my baby graduated two years ago. It can’t be! How time flies.

    Janet - Reply to this comment
  8. 5-31
    6:33
    am

    Congrats to your boy! My youngest graduates next weekend and I’m already tearing at the thought! It’s such a happy and bittersweet time! :?

    Cyndi B - Reply to this comment
  9. 5-31
    6:36
    am

    Oh Goodness Gracious!! This bout made me cry. Cause I get to go through all this at 3 o’clock today. And I don’t want to. I just want her to be little again. Waaahhhhhhh!!!!

    The Jillybean - Reply to this comment
  10. 5-31
    6:44
    am

    Congratulations! you can count and recount all you want- that boy is well on the way to being a man. And that is a lot to be proud of in this world.
    You raised him right- no wonder you are so good with your animals- you are a nurturing woman.

    heidiannie - Reply to this comment
  11. 5-31
    7:07
    am

    Oh my. This brings a tear to my eye. But still how can you be sad when you raised such a fine young man. You can feel good that you are sending a good person out into this world. Love all the pics!!!

    Diane - Reply to this comment
  12. 5-31
    7:27
    am

    JUST ANOTHER BUILDING BLOCK ON THE WORLD YOU ARE CREATING..
    HIS UPBRINGING WILL LAST HIM A LIFETIME.

    mmHoney - Reply to this comment
  13. 5-31
    8:46
    am

    Wow! That’s powerful. It brought a tear to my eye too. Ross is so handsome. It’s kind of scary sending them out into the world, but I think you gave him all the right tools and he will do fantastic! I bet he is excited to get started on his next path.

    Claudia W. - Reply to this comment
  14. 5-31
    8:55
    am

    My son is graduating from fifth grade tomorrow, and this post made me choke back tears.

    Gienah Ghurab - Reply to this comment
  15. 5-31
    9:06
    am

    I can’t believe he’s graduating either! Wasn’t he just a little kid a few days ago?

    Tori Lennox - Reply to this comment
  16. 5-31
    9:40
    am

    Congratulations, Ross! Suzanne, he looks so confident! Definitely ready to face the world. Don’t be sad – you get to do this 2 more times, you know. Best wishes to all!

    And I love the pic of the goats and “dog” – looks like Pepsi feels right at home now. As does Annabelle.

    Nancy in Atlanta - Reply to this comment
  17. 5-31
    9:44
    am

    He is a fine young man, who is going to do well in the world!!!! Ohhh, that is so sweet…gut wrenching…I have heard my friends reacting the same way, this year. I’m happy for your son!!!!

    Donna - Reply to this comment
  18. 5-31
    9:55
    am

    Congratulations. I am so happy for your family.

    Senta - Reply to this comment
  19. 5-31
    10:24
    am

    What a handsome young man. His eyes are full of wisdom, old eyes. After all the stuff you go through, they turn out just fine, don’t they?

    My son is 30, he is my treasure.

    Kellogg - Reply to this comment
  20. 5-31
    10:58
    am

    Awwww… :heart:

    Michelle Willingham - Reply to this comment
  21. 5-31
    12:32
    pm

    Congratulations to you both! It’s such a bittersweet moment – to be so proud and happy on one hand and wishing they had more time for childhood on the other.

    Debbie in Memphis - Reply to this comment
  22. 5-31
    3:00
    pm

    :heart: Tears in my eyes….((HUGS)) I will be right there with you here in Putnam County on Tuesday. Its simply unbelievable. God Bless you and your family!

    COngratulations Ross! :sun:

    MissyinWV - Reply to this comment
  23. 5-31
    3:08
    pm

    My son goes to high school in the fall – my dad keeps asking me, “How are you old enough to have a son going into high school?” I don’t know, Dad, I don’t know how that happened!!!

    Nita in South Carolina - Reply to this comment
  24. 5-31
    3:15
    pm

    It’s never easy letting them go (sigh).

    catslady - Reply to this comment
  25. 5-31
    3:17
    pm

    They grow up way too fast!

    Congratulations Ross!

    Estella - Reply to this comment
  26. 5-31
    3:58
    pm

    :hug: Hugs from one mom to another -

    Beth in PA

    Beth Brown - Reply to this comment
  27. 5-31
    4:24
    pm

    He. Is. Not. Old. Enough. Sigh…

    Good luck to him as he heads out into the real world. May he find happiness, laughter and good people to share it with.

    Hugs to you, Suzanne. It goes by so quickly.

    Kacey - Reply to this comment
  28. 5-31
    7:28
    pm

    Congratulations to you both.

    Treasia - Reply to this comment
  29. 5-31
    11:40
    pm

    Handsome young man. I too have first son graduating. sigh

    iowacowgirl - Reply to this comment
  30. 6-1
    9:38
    am

    My baby is leaving kindergarten this year…you have brought tears to my eyes.

    Bev - Reply to this comment
  31. 6-1
    11:12
    am

    Wonderful pics, wonderful post…

    Kaye Manro - Reply to this comment

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